Dr. John-Mark Staude
Dr. Staude is a Ph.D. Economic Geologist with over 30 years of experience in mineral exploration, project finance, and capital markets. His career began in Nevada along the Carlin and Cortez trends, focusing on gold exploration and resource development. Leveraging his technical and financial expertise, he founded Riverside Resources Inc. (TSX-V: RRI), a Vancouver-based mineral exploration company that generates and finances high-value projects in Mexico, the United States, and Canada, where he continues to serve as CEO and Director.
Dr. Staude is also Chairman of Capitan Silver Corp. (TSX-V: CAPT) and a Technical Advisor to Arras Minerals Corp. (TSX-V: ARK), specializing in financing and strategic development for precious metals discoveries. With a proven track record in raising capital, structuring deals, and executing successful mineral project transactions, he has helped drive shareholder returns and advance key mining assets through innovative funding strategies and partnerships.